AUG 18 to 21, 2017, I was there to camp and watch the Total Solar Eclipse on the grassy field. I…read moreshared the cabin "Kingfisher" with my mom, her friend, my friend, my twin sister, and her fiancé. But some have to sleep in tents next to the cabin. I really enjoyed swimming in chilly shallow waters of the Santian River. I enjoyed walking around the trails that were well tended. The shower and bathroom facilities was clean and the water pressure was good. The wide grassy field next to the river was the perfect spot to watch the Total Solar Eclipse. 2022 is the year I have learned what happened in 2020 when a wildfire swept the once delightful camping attraction. I am so sorry the wildfire happened. I really hope the campground will come back as it used to be but it may be a long long time before it actually does.

Fisherman's Bend Campground is a Bureau of Land Management owned federal campground located between…read moreSalem, Oregon and Detroit Lakes along the Santiam River. It features 21 pull through trailer sites and 29 tenting sites along with some group camping sites and even two cabins that sleep six. Bathrooms and showers are plentiful, water is never a long walk away, firewood is pretty inexpensive (you have to buy their wood, don't bring any with you) and each site has electricity available. We've been here camping the last four years or so and we really enjoy the beauty and the quiet as well as the availability of things to do here and nearby. Fishing, hiking, group activities, a boat ramp, ball fields, playgrounds, basketball courts and picnic areas are just some of the offerings. This last trip we stayed four days in one of the two cabins available. It truly will sleep six comfortably, has a nice picnic table both inside the cabin and outside next to the fire pit. There is a barbecue as well power in the cabin and water right out front just steps from the ample sized porch. You can bring pets but they cannot be in the cabin, our dogs did fine outside and we also set up a tent for them too, but they chose to stay on the porch. Fisherman's Bend is close enough to home that it's affordable camping within an hour and half of the Portland Area, close to Silver Falls State Park, Detroit Lakes and Salem. It is worth checking out.

This park is ok I guess. Not so good if you just want to have a picnic lunch though. There's a…read morestream there...saw people rafting on it but there is no view of the water from any of the parking spots we saw. The RV and campsites were full. It's a small park so there aren't that many sites there. The bathrooms were open but the showers have been closed indefinitely. I presume due to Governor Brown who's milking this scamdemic for all it's worth. The park is pretty heavily forested so it may be a little cooler on a hot day but I'm guessing the flying insects must be murder. There are a few bbq setups which is nice and admission to just visit but not camp is free.

This park is surely a hidden gem,there are room for tents and rv's,it is a quiet park w/ the…read moreSantiam river rolling along right beside it, one of the best parks we have ever stayed.great trails for exploring,free blackberries,nice fishing,wading and river running great for kayaks,tubes,boating etc. nice hosts,clean bathrooms w/ free showers,playground,covered picnic area, and fire pits at every site.we highly recommend. close to a small town but no noise though. also within 1/2 of silver falls s.p.

Number 10 was a great cabin that we had to walk a small distance to. The carts provided at the…read moreparking spot made packing in bedding and coolers easy. The grounds were well-staffed with friendly rangers. Table and fire pit outside (no cooking allowed in cabin). The cost was basically the standard for a state park in Oregon. It's a great spot as it's so close to swimming areas and the beautiful waterfalls.

First time ever in Oregon, and we decided to take on the Trail of Ten Falls!…read more Had no problem finding the trail and started at the North Falls side. One thing they don't really tell you is that some of the sights are cash-only, so we definitely lucked out by having cash on us. The trail definitely kicked our butts , but it was super, super beautiful and completely worth it. Some of the directions along the way can get a little confusing, but overall, it was an amazing experience. Would 100% do it again!

This time of year one must assume the area is not at its peak of entertainment value. But every…read moretime we are passing through I've been inclined to stop for a night. So we decided to do just that a couple weeks ago, and as I expected, even though half the campground is closed at this time there were plenty of available sites. We chose the last water side site, although currently the water is nowhere near the park. We ran into the ranger on duty who was very helpful and friendly, letting us know that since the tent sites are closed and we weren't using any (hookup) amenities we could pay the tent site fee for the night. I would say since the grounds run right along the highway that the sites nearest to it could probably be quite loud...hence our choice to grab the one furthest away. We took a walk down to the water just before dark. I found there to be an eerie, calm beauty about it at sunset. There wasn't much to the brief stop besides our walk and a quiet night of sleep, heading off first thing in the morning. But I can see where during peak season there'd be more adventures to partake in here. Again, a highway setting, but there are some lovely trees within the grounds. While not my favorite campground, it was nice to finally check things out here, even if during the off season. Sure would be nice to see the water level back up where it clearly used to be!

The campground was well kept and my kids enjoyed our stay. HOWEVER.. the staff are extremely rude!!…read moreThe volunteers addressed my kids in the most inappropriate manner regarding our dog. She was just plain nasty!! She chose to address my 11 year old instead of speaking to as adult. We were late in checking out and the employee named Greg was beyond rude about it!! As we were setting up our RV to leave, Greg decided to park his golf cart right in front of the site. When we asked if we could help him, he said he was going to sit there until we were gone and charge us if we were not out by 3pm. It was only 1:50 at this time. When I asked for the employees name I was asked why I needed to know?? We will never stay here again just based on the staff alone!!

Big Lake Campground is a lovely mountain campground near Santiam Pass. It's 34 miles northeast of…read moreBlue River, which is mistakenly shown on the Yelp map as the location. That's the ranger station at Blue River, not the campground, which is located off U.S. Highway 20 west of Sms isters. There's 49 campsites with varying lengths. We stayed in campsite 22. We had just enough room for our 25-foot travel trailer and GMC Yukon travel trailer. The rest of our site was huge, with wooden steps leading to a picnic table and a fire ring. Out the back window of our trailer we could see Big Lake and towering Mount Washington, one of the gems of Central Oregon. A short trail leads past prolific stands of bear grass and flowers, including mountain lupine, Queen's Cup, mountain meadowsweet and scarlet trumpet. There are numerous vault toilets and faucets offering drinking water. There are also boat ramps. We really enjoyed our time at this campground and highly recommend it.

I camped here a couple summers ago and it was one of the most beautiful campgrounds I have been to…read more Mt. Washington sits right over Big Lake and boasts gorgeous mountain views with tall green trees surrounding the lake. We actually had a small lake access from our campground and the campground was nice and private from other sites. We reserved online for $24 a night (I highly recommend reserving online to be safe because the campground does fill up) and after splitting the cost with everyone it was dirt cheap! It's very reasonably priced per night. When we came in no one was at the check-in station but we found our name on a post outside the campground. Bathrooms were your standard vault toilets and there was running water but I don't think it was potable. I came mid-summer and the mosquitos were only a little noticeable and not out of control. We didn't have any issues with animals like raccoons or anything and since it was car camping our cars were easily accessible. I wish we could have brought out a kayak but it was still a nice place to swim and enjoy a beautiful summer weekend on the lake. There was a camp across the lake and a few trails we explores. I really liked the terrain and how it changed as you walked further into the mountains. I will definitely be back!

McKenzie river was beautiful. Camp host singled out our camp for having a big dog, and is…read moreincredibly unkind to LGBTQ campers and anyone who does not live there. The host ruined our trip for our son, if you break a "rule" they will charge you $100.00 then $200.00 for breaking another rule and you have to leave immediately. Host "patrols" on golf cart and will come into your camp to chastise you like a child. Host will make you extremely uncomfortable, and makes you feel like you are being supervised verses being a helpful host. When backing our trailer in we were screamed at and stared at by people who live there and made it very clear we were unwelcome from the beginning. If you want to run a trailer park then run one, but don't open it to the public and nickel and dime families. You have a God complex and act like a knock off mall security guard. Needless to say we won't be back. If you have a family, a dog of any kind or are a part of the LGBTQ this place is not right for you and I hope your vacation does not get ruined if you decide to go. And to the camp host get a life and have the day you deserve.

The manager is a little on the quirky side. The sites don't have much privacy and many sites have…read moremonthly renters. It is very clean but no access to the river. The "pond" is just a mosquito infested mucky mess.

This is a clothing optional Hotsprings, we learned this the hard way after driving 5 hours my…read moregrandson was not so pleasantly surprised lol. So we immediately left..our bad. Oops....But the host was so friendly gave us recommendations on when to come back without him. What the best times are and nearby campgrounds. $12 a person 12 and up. Short walk from the parking lot up to the springs. Pack it in pack it out, porta pots in the lot. We will be back.

My partner is a hot springs enthusiast and always seems to have this on his list for how he wants…read moreto celebrate his birthday. The drive out from Portland is long, but after you get here the trip is really enjoyable, we often try to plan a night somewhere closer. It's 12$ for a 2 hour visit, they do take credit cards. We tend to be here mid week mid day so we have not had any issue with parking. There are always other people present, but it has never seemed overly busy. The staff we interact with are always very pleasant. There is a bathroom in the parking lot. It's a short walk up to the hot springs, I'm confident mostly anyone could do this. It's nice to feel like you are in nature. I imagine this was a much more beautiful area before the fires, but I am thankful that it did reopen and is usable. Do make sure you bring some water to stay hydrated while hot springing. Do be aware that sometimes people are unclothed at hot springs. Also know that hot springs are hot and this may not be how you want to spend a hot day. There are multiple pools of multiple sizes which do vary in heat. There is a small stream with cold water running nearby. There are places to sit where you can be partially in the water. If you are planning to walk around a lot you may want water shoes as these rocks can be hot on your feet. We always have a nice time and leave feeling rejuvenated. I keep meaning to look into camping options nearby. I'd love to experience this with some friends on my next visit.

McKercher Park features beautiful landscapes and tall trees with the Calapooia River running…read morealongside. Small, but clean parking lot. Bathrooms available as well. We also stopped on the side of the road a little ways down where there is a pull-out and information about the Calapooia Watershed, which is part of the park.

Absolutely beautiful! We really really enjoyed this KOA. The sites were clean, level and shaded…read morewith beautiful trees. The pet park is large and our pups loved it!!! The office was beautifully decorated and well stocked. Pricing was so reasonable and lower than the KOA in mt Shasta and the mt Shasta one doesn't even measure up to this koa. We highly recommend and hope to stop here driving through the area again. This KOA deserves much higher stars than it has

No water pressure, internet is garbage at best, cable TV doesn't work at all and fire pit us 5ft…read morefrom the trailor... worst site I have ever seen...